Gov. Chris Christie has become the most important politician in America. What makes him so important? Simple, leadership. He’s taking on the toughest issues, the most entrenched special interests, and winning.
A new Quinnipiac poll released Wednesday shows 52 percent of New Jerseyans approve of Christie’s job performance, and 54 percent say his first year in office was a success.
It’s not just taking on the big fights, it’s the style with which he does it. He doesn’t make a decision and hide. He stands up and takes on all comers. He gives as good as he gets. His blunt, direct, unapologetic style is such a breath of fresh air after decades of poll-tested, say nothing, politically correct bullshit from politicians at all levels of government. Christie is a direct communicator who meshes policy understanding with straight talk and a dash of good humor and personality. Does that description remind you of anyone?
Chris Christie’s leadership in New Jersey is being felt, certainly in Washington DC, especially tonight, watch these clips below for confirmation. He is also showing the way forward for other politicians across the country, at all levels, facing the same issues of unsustainable structural deficits. The public is starving for this kind of honest talk and bold, unapologetic leadership.
Another important part of Christie’s appeal is his refusal to give into the temptation and run for president. I believe him when he says he’s not running. For me, its part of his appeal, as much as I LOVE the idea. It shows a tremendous self-awareness, he talks openly about not being ready, and having a lot of work still to do in NJ. Didn’t conservatives just spend two years whaling against a certain presidential candidate who brought little to the table beyond fawning press coverage? Also, it gives his decisions in New Jersey extra credibility when they are being debated without presidential election considerations hanging over his every move.
The GOP has shown ZERO willingness to tackle the issues at the heart of our fiscal problems. The Democrats? Forget about it. The president? Looking at his laughable budget, I think he’s just plain given up. With apologies to Glenn Reynolds, what America needs most is An Army of Chris Christie’s.
Chris Christie, on success
Chris Christie, takes third rail of American politics, chews on it, spits it out
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